Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to identify and correct his construction error of a critical structural component, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to hi
Picture of the Day: Early morning shadow
Eric Dumigan submitted the following photo and note: “General Airspray Piper P-18A casts a shadow on the hangar shortly after sunrise.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our […]
Fill that empty seat
An empty seat is a wasted opportunity.
Aircraft Spruce reinforces mission of D-Day Squadron
Once arriving in Duxford Airfield in the UK, the D-Day Squadron will participate in multiple events on June 2-5, 2019.
New Customs facility opens at KJYO
The new Customs facility will relieve pressure from other busy general aviation airports in the area.
Garmin G3X Touch certified for single-engine piston aircraft
The touch flight display has been STC’d in nearly 500 certified single-engine piston aircraft.
Concorde Battery’s Skip Koss flies west
Skip’s passion for aviation was second to none and he contributed much to the industry.
Fast approach ends in collision with snowbank
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.
Picture of the day: The best way to repurpose an old row boat
Ted Luebbers sent in the following photo with a note: “In case you were wondering what to do with that old aluminum row boat in the back yard, here is an idea. It is reported to have 100 hours of flight time. Found at the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland, Florida.” Would you like to have […]